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Opinion: My Daughter's Death Changed How I Understood the Nursing Shortage

Lynne S. Moronski
Opinion: My Daughter's Death Changed How I Understood the Nursing Shortage
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A personal account explores how health systems invest significantly in nursing training but struggle to retain early-career nurses within just a few years. This revolving-door problem creates critical staffing gaps that impact patient care quality and safety across hospitals. The nursing shortage represents a systemic healthcare challenge that extends beyond recruitment to workplace conditions, burnout, and job satisfaction. Understanding retention as central to workforce stability is essential for improving healthcare delivery and preventing tragedies that could be averted with adequate staffing.

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